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SitaOnAir and AeroMod to install IFE on PAL

SitaOnAir and AeroMod International today jointly announced a partnership to install SitaOnAir wireless inflight entertainment (IFE) services on Philippine Airlines (PAL).

Above: A PAL A321 jet undergoing the rapid-installation of SitaOnAir's wireless-IFE systems. PAL is receiving one wireless IFE-installed aircraft back in service every day.
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The rapid installation programme will see AeroMod International deploy a consistent cabin experience across Philippine Airlines fleet and implement the systems in record time.

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This industry leader in avionics and airplane structural modification and repair services commenced installation of the SitaOnAir wireless IFE system on Philippine Airlines’ Airbus A321 fleet in July. Under the programme, Philippine Airlines will have one wireless IFE-installed aircraft returned to service every day.

“This agreement with a worldwide aircraft connectivity leader such as SitaOnAir capitalises on our growth to provide operational support to customers around the world,” said AeroMod President Gary Girard.

Market analysis by AeroMod reveals that only 13% of non-US airlines have wireless IFE fully deployed. Despite this, a recent SITA survey of passengers worldwide showed IFE is now more commonly consumed via Wi-Fi on a personal device, rather than on the aircraft’s seat-back screen (46% vs 44%, with 10% using both). Additionally, two thirds (65%) of passengers would choose to access it via their own devices if wireless IFE was available.



Above:
Tablet linked to PAL's wireless-IFE portal .
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Improving the customer experience is a key driver for commercial airlines, and wireless IFE systems allow a wide range of content to be made available directly to passengers’ personal devices. SitaOnAir’s system delivers reliability and cost savings as well as easy installation and maintenance. Now with AeroMod rapid installations, these products can be rolled out across an entire airline’s fleet in a matter of weeks. All combine to make an especially appealing fit for airlines.

“Eighty six percent of passengers take a smartphone onto a plane and they would prefer to also use them to access IFE. These networks therefore need to be highly robust in order to deliver HD quality video to all passengers,” said David Lavorel, CEO of SitaOnAir. “AeroMod has an enviable track record for installations that are both of exceptional quality and are turned around quickly, getting the planes back in the air as soon as possible.”

AeroMod relocated its corporate headquarters to Orlando Melbourne International Airport in April. Its new 114,000-square-foot site takes advantage of Melbourne’s position as the fastest growing aviation and aerospace manufacturing center in the United States.

“Our new facility was designed to offer connectivity and IFE installations significantly faster than other MROs,” said Girard. “To prevent fleet-planning disruption, we can also adapt to customers’ needs and send a qualified team to the customer’s chosen location, anywhere in the world, as we have been doing for Philippines Airlines.”

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Above: An AeroMod engineer performing the rapid-installation of SITAONAIR's wireless-IFE systems.
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Philippine Airlines is the national carrier of the Philippines, operating in over 40 international and over 30 domestic destinations. Its key focus areas are flight route network expansion, fleet modernisation and service innovation. PAL aims to achieve five-star rating in five years by implementing key initiatives anchored on the branding philosophy Heart of the Filipino.


 

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